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America Is Full of People Trump Doesn’t Like
If, according to the president, so many people in the United States are the wrong kind, who makes up the right kind?The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
When my daughter’s pregnancy was on the line, it felt like history was repeating itself…
Joanna Moorhead recalls her daughter’s difficult birth as she watches her go through the same thing 32 years later. It was a routine antenatal appointment with many weeks still to go until the ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Google Calendar drops cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Women's History Month
Google Calendar will no longer mark cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Month. Google says it removed the holidays last year when it ...CBS News - 6d -
Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month
Google’s online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other ...ABC News - 6d -
Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month
Google’s online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other ...ABC News - 6d -
The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history
Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...Los Angeles Times - 5h -
What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
2/12: America Decides
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence; Trump removes official overseeing executive ethicsCBS News - 5d -
2/13: America Decides
Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs; North Carolina Supreme Court race still undecidedCBS News - 4d -
2/17: America Decides
Delta flight crash lands at Toronto International Airport; Trump administration fires more than a dozen immigration judgesCBS News - 22h -
This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected
He is making us a corrupted, brittle superpower.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Maga replaces DEI in America’s boardrooms
Plus, UniCredit’s bid for Commerzbank finds support within Germany’s industrial base and Lazard’s quick windfall on this year’s big hostile takeover effortFinancial Times - 6d -
Is corporate America already souring on Trump?
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policiesFinancial Times - 4d -
David Macaulay, America's "Explainer-in-chief"
The author has spent more than 50 years finding ways to explain things, via his humorous and intricately illustrated books featuring wooly mammoth guides – his attempt to hook young readers on the ...CBS News - 2d -
David Macaulay, America's "Explainer-in-chief"
The author has spent more than 50 years finding ways to explain things, via his humorous and intricately illustrated books featuring wooly mammoth guides – his attempt to hook young readers on the ...CBS News - 2d -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
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£18m Barnardo's donation is largest in its history
The charity will use the money across the UK, including in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow.BBC News - 6d -
An oral history of the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The inside story of the night Vince Carter changed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest forever.ESPN - 6d -
Jurassic bird fossil rewrites history of avian evolution
The fossil of a Jurassic bird unearthed in southeastern China has major implications for the history of avian evolution, researchers say.NBC News - 5d -
Was This the Worst Penalty Award Ever in Soccer History?
Christian Pulisic and Milan drew a blank, while a baffling officiating decision stole the spotlight in the Champions League.The New York Times - 5d -
Leda Athanasopoulou’s Patmos Home Reflects Centuries of History
As the island of Patmos continues to evolve, one local designer considers just how much of the past to incorporate into her home.The New York Times - 4d -
'No bigger rivalry': USA, Canada to renew history
The storied USA-Canada hockey rivalry will be reintroduced -- and reignited -- when the two countries take center stage at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night.ESPN - 3d -
‘S.N.L.’ Weekend Update: An Oral History of 50 Seasons
The news parody has launched comedy careers and courted controversy. Here, Lorne Michaels, Chevy Chase, Tina Fey, Michael Che and others recount its influential history.The New York Times - 3d -
Accidental Tyrant — the making of the darkest figure in Korean history
A biography of dictator Kim Il Sung explores the improbable coincidences that propelled him to power — and his impact on our worldFinancial Times - 1d -
Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards
The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.BBC News - 58m -
Shuttering USAID is a win for China and a loss for America
Former Congressman Charles W. Dent argues that dismantling USAID would undermine American security, economic prosperity and geopolitical leadership, and hand a major victory to China, our greatest ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'
Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs
President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps
Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, after the Trump administration updated the U.S. database for geographic names to reflect the president’s order renaming the body of ...The Hill - 6d -
Argentina presents a cautionary tale for America’s children
Milei's incapacitation of the Argentinian government has been a disaster for children, just as Musk’s campaign — and Trump’s economic agenda more broadly — inevitably will be.The Hill - 6d -
It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.The New York Times - 6d -
How America became so car dependent
America is a car-dominated country. It's not just because cars are awesome. Politics, lobbies, even seemingly unrelated laws have all helped make that happen.CNBC - 5d -
The jobs are there but America must now create the workers
Investment in training is crucial to produce the talent needed for the work of the futureFinancial Times - 5d -
Google takes heat over 'Gulf of America' change
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google takes heat from Mexico over 'Gulf of America' change Mexico threatened to sue the tech giant over ...The Hill - 5d -
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America
Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year’s recipient of PEN America’s “Literary Service” awardABC News - 4d -
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America
Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year’s recipient of PEN America’s “Literary Service” awardABC News - 4d -
How undocumented workers support America's dairy industry
President Trump spent much of his campaign vowing "mass deportations" of undocumented immigrants, and the first weeks of his term have been marked by public displays of immigration enforcement. It ...CBS News - 3d -
Axios to use 'Gulf of America' in compliance with Trump administration
Axios has announced it will comply with the Trump administration's decision to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" the "Gulf of America" in its reporting, saying its audience is mostly U.S.-based compared ...The Hill - 2d
